Kafé — Restaurant in North Island

We had afternoon tea here. You can't get much closer to the water than this. Coffee (Americano with pouring cream) was Altura, very nice and served promptly. It's under new management. Steve is a switched on, friendly guy. There's range of savoury and sweet muffins, almond croissants and slices available. It's only a few metres from the loop and there's usually a free park or two. Beats paying $2 per hour at the Town Basin. Some parking for yachts...

Back for another visit today and, after the usual flat white in a huge mug, I tried the beetroot latte. I'd been unwell during the week so perhaps that's why I didn't taste big, bold beetroot. The latte was more delicate. It was subtly earthy, sweet enough to be pleasant and had spices that reminded me of chai. On a sunny afternoon with a briskish...

Great coffee in this eco café on the riverside in Whangarei. Perfect positioning for a tasty treat and you don't need to be in the market for a paddle board. Relax and enjoy the view! Plenty of parking by the play ground. Outdoor seating on the river - pet friendly. Stroll on in or cruise up the river #coffeeinwhangarei...